IELTS Speaking Part 1
Social media
Practise original IELTS-style Speaking Part 1 questions about social media. Aim for a clear, natural answer of around two or three sentences.
Original practice material · Draft: editorial review pending
Practice questions
1. What comes to mind when you think about social media?
- Give a direct response.
- Add one reason.
- Support it with a short example.
- When I think about it,…
- The first thing that comes to mind is…
- For instance,…
2. What is one thing you particularly like about social media?
- Name one thing you like.
- Explain what makes it appealing.
- Add a specific detail.
- One thing I appreciate is…
- I especially enjoy…
- For example,…
3. How has your own experience of social media changed over time?
- Describe the earlier situation.
- Explain what changed.
- Reflect briefly on the difference.
- In the past,…
- These days,…
- Looking back,…
4. What do people around you often say about social media?
- Summarise what people tend to say.
- Explain a possible reason.
- Give an example if you can.
- People often say that…
- From what I have heard,…
- For instance,…
5. Is there anything you would change about social media?
- Identify one change.
- Explain why it would help.
- Say whether it is realistic.
- If I could change one thing,…
- That would help because…
- Ideally,…
6. Do you think people will talk more about social media in the future?
- Make a cautious prediction.
- Explain what may drive the change.
- Give an example or qualification.
- I expect that…
- One reason might be…
- For example,…
7. What advice would you give someone who wants to learn more about social media?
- Give one practical recommendation.
- Explain why it helps.
- Suggest a first step.
- I would suggest starting with…
- It helps to…
- A good first step is…
Useful vocabulary
- user-friendly interface
- save time and effort
- automate routine tasks
- human judgement
- online presence
- reliable information
Common mistakes
- Giving only a one-word answer.
- Speaking for too long instead of answering directly.
- Memorising a fixed answer that does not match the exact question.
Practise your answer
Use the existing speaking practice tools, or type instead. This is practice feedback, not an IELTS band score.
up to 25 seconds practice.